16 Brand New Fall Shows You Need To Watch

It's that time again: pretty leaves, pumpkin-spiced coffee, and an overwhelming amount of new TV shows. Yup, it's fall. And that means that it's go-time for fall shows. It's time to get ready because there are a lot of sitcoms, dramas, and reality shows to choose from. You want to be in-the-know before all your friends, right? Of course, you do.

There is so much excitement and anticipation in the air. Are you going to discover your new favorite show? Will any of your friends watch the same shows as you? Will you even have anyone to talk to about it? These are very important questions.

Sure, sometimes shows sound really good... and then you watch them and wonder how something can possibly be so bad. That's the worst part about being a TV addict. Thankfully, there are some gems that look pretty great this fall 2017 TV season, so you don't have to worry.

Check out the gallery to see the 16 new fall shows that you definitely need to watch. Who knows, one of these could be the next This is Us!

1. The Resident

FOX

Two words: Emily VanCamp and Matt Czuchry. These two beautiful people are starring in the new fall show The Resident. If you were a fan of Revenge back in the day (and it goes without saying that you're a Gilmore Girls fan), then you're going to be pretty excited about this.
Logan (aka Matt Czuchry) is a medical resident and Emily VanCamp is a nurse. It sounds like there's a lot of drama and tension going on at that hospital, which sounds a bit familiar... but, hey, we're kind of always up for that, aren't we? The FOX show has been pushed to a midseason premiere, though the exact date has not yet been specified... we'll keep you posted.

2. Young Sheldon

CBS

Whether you're a big fan of The Big Bang Theory or have just seen a handful of episodes, you're probably at least a tiny bit curious about this prequel show from CBS. This sitcom will tell the tale of how Sheldon Cooper of The Big Bang Theory became, well, Sheldon Cooper. Even if you don't like the original show, there's something adorable about a little, genius nine-year-old navigating life. Jim Parsons will be narrating the show and it premieres on Monday, September 25.

3. The Mayor

ABC

A rapper running for mayor sounds like something that could actually happen IRL these days and that's probably what the people behind this sitcom were going for. Brandon Micheal Hall and Lea Michele star on this show as the singer-turned-mayor and chief of staff, respectively. It makes total sense that this show would air in fall 2017 considering the fact that everyone is pretty much politically obsessed right now (as displayed by the recent Emmy Awards, right?
It sounds like this will be a nice break from the actual news headlines, which everyone can definitely use. Already popular with critics, you've gotta add The Mayor to your watch list! It premieres on ABC on October 3rd!

4. I Love You, America

Getty

Yup, there's a bit of a political theme to the new fall shows this year. Sarah Silverman is known for speaking her mind and being hilarious while doing so, and now she's doing that on her own variety TV show. You can see this humorous political series on Hulu.
Sarah will travel around the U.S. talking to both Democrats and Republicans about their thoughts and feelings on political topics. There's really no better time than right now for a show like this. It's apparently coming to the web on October 12, so mark your calendars.

5. Splitting Up Together

ABC

Divorce doesn't always make for the funniest TV (as proven on HBO's Divorce which many agreed was pretty dark and not all that hilarious). But if a couple decides to get divorced and then the process makes them realize some pretty important truths about their love story, now that's a lot more interesting.
That's exactly what Splitting Up Together is about. Jenna Fischer and Oliver Hudson star as the couple in question. It's actually an American version of a sitcom from Denmark — which is usually pretty promising. Let's hope that it lives up to its funny potential. This ABC show is set for a midseason premiere, so we don't have an exact date yet.

6. She's Gotta Have It

Netflix

This Netflix show is based on a movie by Spike Lee about a woman in her 20s and her dating life. Specifically, it's about the three romantic partners that she's juggling. If you're single AF and making your way through the crazy world of dating, then you can probably relate aaaaaand you'll probably want to watch.
This fall show starts streaming in November (on the 23rd, to be exact) so you have some time to catch up on all your other new TV obsessions before getting into this one. Honestly, kind of seems like the perfect show for you to binge with your BFFs.

7. The Opposition With Jordan Klepper

Comedy Central

This Comedy Central show is about how outrageous the media can be when talking about... you guessed it, politics. Jordan Klepper will be approaching that topic from a satirical perspective since, of course, this is a comedy show. This is one for fans of brilliant political comedy shows like Last Week Tonight With Jon Oliver and The Daily Show. Even if you feel like you've had enough with politics for pretty much forever, you still want to check this fall show out since you could definitely use a laugh (or 100). Tune in on September 25!

8. Ghost Wars

Syfy

Are you afraid of the dark? Do you believe in ghosts? These are some crucial questions that you want to ask yourself as you check out the new Syfy network series about ghosts in a small town in Alaska. It's like an IRL version of a horror movie (perfect for Halloween!). Who doesn't want to watch that?
Sure, you might have trouble sleeping after, so maybe don't watch it at night. But that seems like a small price to pay for such a fun, fascinating show. You don't want to just watch sitcoms and dramas this autumn. Nope. You want some ghost stories, too. The show will air on Thursdays starting October 5th.

9. 90s House

MTV

Did you want an MTV show about twelve people in their 20s who live in a house together? What if the house was literally based on the '90s? How about if Lance Bass is the host? See, of course — this is what you've been waiting for. And MTV has delivered. 90s House is a new reality show that will get you nostalgic for this time period. It definitely has a Big Brother kind of vibe so if you're a fan of that, then you will for sure be into this. Even if you're not, though, you still should probably watch. Get all sorts of nostalgic on September 26.

10. Alex, Inc

ABC

This is Zach Braff's first starring TV role since Scrubs which makes this show exciting already. Alex, Inc is about a guy who is juggling his many roles as dad, husband, and journalist. He decides to follow his dreams and work for himself. Of course, chaos ensues, and it's funny... or at least that's what it sounds like since this is a sitcom.
It can be tough to judge ahead of time which fall shows that claim to be funny will actually be funny, but Zach Braff's gotta be a pretty sure bet, right? Like the other midseason premieres, we're still waiting on that premiere date.

11. The Good Doctor

ABC

Series about doctors and lawyers and cops are pretty much run-of-the-mill when it comes to TV upfronts, but The Good Doctor has a hook that is pretty unique to the others. This show isn't about just any doctor. The doctor in question is autistic.
It's supposed to be a feel-good show that will open your eyes to thinking about the treatment of autistic people in a more compassionate and well-rounded way. It's always a good thing when people talk about differently-abled people, so hopefully, this show approaches the subject in an appropriate way.
The adorable and talented Freddie Highmore plays the lead role so that's enough of a reason to watch.

12. Ghosted

FOX

Okay, so this show is clearly banking on the fact that people know that getting ghosted means being ignored in a dating situation (and usually an online dating situation at that). It's a clever play on words. The sitcom looks pretty funny and stars Adam Scott and Craig Robertson as ghost hunters.
The catch? One of them is totally into the idea that ghosts exist. The other one? Not so much. It's a kind of odd couple premise that seems like it could work. At the very least, you'll forget about that guy that just ghosted you the other day.
Even though both of these guys are known for their NBC shows, Ghosted will air on FOX starting on October 1.

13. For The People

ABC

Basically all you need to know is that this fall show is from Shonda Rhimes and you're going to want to get on board ASAP. But here's a bit more: For The People is centered around lawyers working on both sides — one group as prosecutors and the other as defenders. Gotta love a good court drama!
Hopefully, this one will fare better than some of her other non-Grey's Anatomy shows have. We're all in the mood for a new The Good Wife and apparently, this is what we've been waiting for. Another midseason premiere, we'll be waiting patiently to find out when ABC sets the show's release date!

14. Ten Days In The Valley

ABC

Every fall TV season needs to have something super dramatic with a real ~wow~ factor, and it seems like Ten Days in the Valley seems to be the one. This show's got some serious star power with both Kyra Sedgwick and Erika Christensen taking a lead role.
Get this: Kyra's character's daughter goes missing and as a producer of the TV news, her home life suddenly becomes deeply entwined with her career. It sounds like it'll be pulling on our heartstrings every step of the way, but the suspense will be well worth it. Tune in on October 1 at 10 PM!

15. Wisdom of the Crowd

CBS

Have you been missing Jeremy Piven? Then you're in luck because he's back on TV this fall. Wisdom of the Crowd is a brand new drama about a guy who takes solving his daughter's death into his very own hands by creating an app that is essentially a digital detective.
It sounds like the perfect blend of just familiar enough and just unique enough to be a must-see. And, again, Jeremy Piven. So you know that you're going to watch (if only so you can mourn the end of Entourage for the millionth time). Before you catch the premiere episode of Ten Days in the Valley, you can grab the first look at the pilot episode of Wisdom of the Crowd at 8:30 PM on CBS!

16. The Deuce

HBO

When James Franco stars in a project, you know that it's going to be quirky and interesting at the very least. This one is on HBO, too, so you know that there's a good chance it's going to be, well — good. The Deuce is about the porn industry and the setting is 1970s New York City. James Franco plays not one but two characters who are actually brothers. If that doesn't pique your interest, then you should know that Maggie Gyllenhaal is in it, too. Critics seem to love what they have seen so far. The show premiered on September 10, so the first two episodes are already available on HBO Go. Furthermore, season two has already been picked up by the premium network, so you know you've got at least two seasons in store.